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What Is The Church?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rather You Are

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2015

In a world were the conjecture of men proclaim tolerance, Jesus proclaims, repentance. Here is a short teaching on no matter who you feel you are - you are called to repent and live for the Lord.

Rather You Are Jesus' Command Is Repentance Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32) All true born again Christians understand, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." In keeping with the key truths spoken by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Chosen

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 16, 2014

Look what the Bible tells about a child of God: You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people.

You are His favorite! 1 Peter 2:9’But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light’ She said: "Nobody loves me ... the whole world hates me!" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mighty To Save - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 18, 2011

The error of making the text subjective, post modern thought, accepting the scripture as authoritative, and finding sweet, sweet grace.

Dakota Community Church May 15, 2011 Mighty to Save 1 Last week with mother’s day and communion we did not get to finish our look at how we reconcile the Just and Holy judge who commands the death of “everything that breathes” in the nations that occupy the promised land (in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

How Our Nation Turned Its Back On God's Commandments Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2021

No city, no nation, no culture deliberately sets out to become a society of depraved miscreants, to be forever remembered as abhorrent, to give its name to an unspeakable sin.

Homily for Monday of 13th week in Course Gen 18; Mt 8:18-22 Have you ever wondered how Sodom and Gomorrah got to be the way they were in the time of Abraham and Lot? In their day gangs of violent homosexuals roamed the city night after night, invading the homes of law-abiding citizens, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33, Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Fear Or Fear Not

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 26, 2022

Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency.

Fear or Fear Not RCF 07/24/2022 Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: Birth Pains In the beginning mild but as time comes closer to delivery, pains increase in strength and frequency. As a believer in Christ, we can see birth pains taking place. We can see the intensity and the frequency increasing. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, Isaiah 43:1-3, Exodus 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 32:39, Isaiah 43:22-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Gospel Humility Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 26, 2014

Pride is the enemy of every human being ever born; Jesus taught the topic without mentioning the word.

Gospel Humility Luke 17:1-6 As we saw in Acts, the first generation of preachers, the apostles, were given power over disease, and power over death, and they were sent out with that power to authenticate the message of the gospel of the Kingdom that they brought. As a result, The Church grew in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016

Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deadly Evil Of The Tongue

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 8, 2016

The tongue as a deadly evil, and the proper use of it as an instrument of blessing.

THE MOUTH I. INTRODUCTION Psalm 15 - read (A Psalm of David, according to the title) O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology Proper: Knowing God As The Highest Good Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

Introduction to Theology Proper: Knowing God is the highest good we can seek in life and from this intimate knowledge every other good flows.

Knowing God as the Highest Good In Latin, there is a phrase called summum bonum, which means “the highest good out of which all other good flows.” In this section, we will see how Scripture teaches that knowing God is the highest good above all other good things. The highest good is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Mere Service

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

Do you want to coast through your Christian life just serving God out of duty or do you want to go beyond fulfilling your duties out of sheer devotion for Christ?

BEYOND MERE SERVICE Luke 17:7-10 Introduction: 1. Jesus, here, makes a startling statement! 2. He compares how earthly masters treat their servants—even if they do a great job! 3. He then applies it to His disciples’ lives. 4. If you do everything that is required by Scripture, you are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

God - A Genial Old Buffer?

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 26, 2004

A discussion of the nature of the goodness of God, and how his mercy can be seen in his wrath.

Intro At the start of each session of parliament a motion is passed to receive the Queen’s speech. It has been said that the motion is proposed by a genial old buffer on the way our and seconded by an oily young man on the make. Genial old buffers appear frequently in English folklore, quiet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

I still believe that the message of the cross is still as powerful and compelling as it has ever been. Look with me at the characteristics of the message of the cross.

LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS © 2000 Mark Beaird Text: Mark 8:34-38  Billy Graham wrote in Decision magazine, “I find that I can preach on any subject other than the cross, and it does not seem as offensive to people as the cross does. I can preach on doing good works, on social ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Search Me Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 26, 2004

This sermon gives people a time for them to allow God to search their heart.

The Lenten Season is one of preparation and self-examination. We have looked at “Facing Temptation,” “Where’s Your Citizenship?” “My Way or God’s Way,” and “Choose Your Side.” This psalm (139) is a deep, introspective work. If we take it seriously, it could change your life. If this is truly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Declared Righteous Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Sep 27, 2006

We can not declare ourselves righteous. No one else is able to declare us righteous. Only God can declare us righteous.

Declared Righteous By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org The apostle Paul ends Romans chapter two by talking about circumcism of the heart by the Spirit of God. When an individual places their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit comes and regenerates the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational